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Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · 12d

Great to see @universityofleeds.bsky.social supporting researchers with the 2025 Research Profile Bootcamp!

We’re especially pleased to see Symplectic Elements featured, helping boost research visibility.

Read more: leedsunilibrary.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/b...

Boosting Research Visibility: Highlights from the 2025 Research Profile Bootcamp*

From 10th to 14th March 2025, researchers across disciplines came together for a practical and insightful week of professional development during the Research Profile Bootcamp. This week-long initi…

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Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · 12d

REF2029-ready! The new #ItemEvaluation module in Symplectic Elements lets you review research outputs on merit, assign expert reviewers, and run rolling reviews. Ready to see how you can strengthen your review processes?

Request a demo: www.symplectic.co.uk/contact-us/

Contact Us

To find out more about our products or services andto request a demo please use the form below.

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Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · 16d

Happy Research Administrator Day!

Today we celebrate those unsung heroes who hold it all together with gaffer tape, glue - and of course endless, endless spreadsheets.

One tab at a time gets the job done 💪

kermit the frog is typing on a typewriter in an office .

ALT: kermit the frog is typing on a typewriter in an office .

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Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · 18d

The agenda is here! Join us in London, for the Symplectic & @figshare.com EMEA User Meeting 2025.

2 days of product updates, AI, REF2029 prep, open data, and inspiring case studies.

👉 Explore the agenda: www.symplectic.co.uk/events/sympl...

Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · 19d

Got a bold idea in data visualization at the intersection of science, design & data? Apply for the @digital-science.com Catalyst Grant 2025 by 6 October and win up to £25,000.

🔗 www.digital-science.com/blog/2025/08...

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Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · 23d

1 week to go! Join our webinar to see Symplectic Elements v7.1 in action

🔹Preview the new Item Evaluation module
🔹Updates to Awards Management & UX
🔹#OA Monitor exceptions for #REF2029

🔗 www.symplectic.co.uk/events/eleme...

Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · 23d

Unlock insights with Symplectic Elements Analytics

✔️ Track outputs, funding & citations
✔️ Monitor #OA & compliance
✔️ Build dashboards, reports & data extracts
✔️ Customise with SQL & SSRS

See how it works: www.symplectic.co.uk/elements-ana...

#ResearchManagement

Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · 25d

Attending Expert Finder Systems this week? Join our virtual booth at 12:15pm every day (Tue-Thu) for a sneaky demo of what Symplectic Elements can do for you 👀

Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · 26d

Universities = key drivers of innovation. But connecting with industry isn’t always easy.

Join our @digital-science.com webinar to explore AI-driven tools, real-world case studies & new dashboards that boost research visibility & industry engagement.

🔗 bit.ly/48fD35F

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Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · Sep 10

Less than a week left for the Expert Finder Systems Forum 2025 (16–18 Sept, virtual)!

Don’t miss sessions on research impact, AI in RIM, user engagement in Symplectic Elements, IU’s implementation journey & more.

🔗 Learn more: www.symplectic.co.uk/events/exper...

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Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · Sep 9

📢 @digital-science.com will deliver New Zealand’s National Research Information System using Symplectic Elements, in close collaboration with MBIE.

🔗 www.symplectic.co.uk/digital-scie...

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Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · Sep 5

With Symplectic Elements’ Impact Module, capture & track the real-world effects of your work—qualitative narratives, case studies, and evidence for funders or national assessments.

🔗 www.symplectic.co.uk/impact-track...

Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · Sep 4

We’re sponsoring the Expert Finders Systems Forum 2025 (virtual)!

Theme: Charting the Research Information Universe

Don’t miss Symplectic’s sessions and key discussions on RIMS, EFS, libraries & more.

ℹ️ www.symplectic.co.uk/events/exper...

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Altmetric @altmetric.com · Sep 2

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Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment Analysis for social media is now fully live on Altmetric. From today you can see sentiment of all posts on Bluesky and X formerly Twitter.

We categorised nearly 210m items.

Here's why you should care.

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#AcademicSky #Altmetrics

Introducing the Altmetric Sentiment Analysis

YouTube video by Altmetric YouTube Channel

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Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · Sep 1

We're looking forward to this @timeshighered.bsky.social webinar from our friends at @figshare.com tomorrow!

The evolving role of the university library: aligning digital transformation with open research.

Tuesday 2 September
15:00 - 16:00 (BST)
Register: www.digital-science.com/events/the-e...

BANNER. The evolving role of the university library: aligning digital transformation with open research. Tuesday 2 September, 15:00 - 16:00 (BST). Register now.

Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · Sep 1

Join us for the Symplectic Elements v7.1 release webinar!

See the new Item Evaluation module in action + updates to Awards Mgmt & UX refinements (incl. REF2029 compliance).

📅 25th September | 4:00 pm — 5:00 pm GMT

👉 www.symplectic.co.uk/events/eleme...

Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · Aug 27

📢 Calling all North America Symplectic Elements users!

Join our next Peer Forum on:
📅 Oct 14, 2025 | 1–2 pm EST
💡 Topic: Open Access Engagement

A community-driven space to share insights, refine best practices & connect with peers.

Register via [email protected]

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Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · Aug 26

💡 Applications are OPEN for the 2025 Catalyst Grant Awards!

Up to £25K equity-free funding for early-stage ideas using tech & data to advance research & create impact. This year’s focus: data visualization.

Apply now: www.digital-science.com/investment/c...

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Digital Science @digital-science.com · Aug 22

Digital Science is proud to be a sponsor of this year's #ResearchServiceDays in Tampere, Finland. 🇫🇮

Thanks to everyone who's joined our team to discuss their research admin & management needs - and how our solutions @altmetric.com, @dimensions.ai, @figshare.com & @symplectic.co.uk can assist you.

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Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · Aug 19

We’re thrilled to sponsor the EFS International Forum 2025 (16–18 September).

Don’t miss Symplectic-related sessions from @syracuseu.bsky.social, @library.cmu.edu, @virginiatech.bsky.social, Indiana University, Ohio University, and @digital-science.com.

👉 www.symplectic.co.uk/events/exper...

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Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · Aug 18

Turn research into real-world impact with Symplectic Elements
• Showcase expertise & patents
• Connect academia & industry
• Maximize specialist equipment use
• Track impact & report with ease

🔗 www.symplectic.co.uk/tech-transfer/

#TechTransfer

Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · Aug 15

Joining #ResearchServiceDays (20–22 Aug, Tampere 🎓)?
Visit our booth & join our workshop to talk research transformation + our products.

Proud sponsor of this leading event for research admin & management experts.

ℹ️ events.tuni.fi/rsd2025-en/

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Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · Aug 8

🚨Spots are filling up fast!

Join us in London for the 2-day Symplectic & @figshare.com
EMEA User Meeting 2025.

🎤 Share your talk ideas when registering!

Save your seat now:
www.symplectic.co.uk/events/sympl...

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Symplectic @symplectic.co.uk · Aug 7

Heading to #NCURA67?

📍 @digital-science.com will be at booth 500!
Stop by to explore how we support research management, compliance and funding workflows.

🔗 www.ncura.edu/annualmeetin...

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Digital Science @digital-science.com · Aug 7

📢 Coming soon: "The evolving role of the university library: aligning digital transformation with open research" - joint event with @timeshighered.bsky.social & @figshare.com

🗓️ Tuesday 2 September 2025
🕒 3pm BST 🕙 10am EDT

🔗 See more details & register now: www.digital-science.com/events/the-e...

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